Stella Gertrude (Ferris) Redstone
1923-2018
The death of Stella Gertrude (Ferris) Redstone occurred
Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Loch Lomond Village. Born in Saint
John on April 24, 1923, she was the elder daughter of the late James
and Margaret (Hicks) Marshall and the beloved sister of the late Hazel
(Marshall) Guthrie.
She is predeceased by her husbands Gerald Ferris and Gordon
Redstone, as well as by her son Gary Ferris.
Stella is survived by her son Robert Ferris (Wendy) of Ottawa
and daughter-in-law, Joanne of Moncton; grandchildren –
Sheri (John) of Halifax, Adam and Colleen (Marc) of Ottawa, Mark and
Patrick (Jessica) of Moncton; great-grandchildren – James
and Spencer; sister-in-law, Cora Redstone of Saint John, as well as by
several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also a special
“Mom” to Robert Selby.
For many years, she was a salesclerk in the shoe departments
of the former United and Ideal Stores. Stella had the gift of music
and shared it with others through her over 50 years of singing in
various Saint John church choirs. She was an active Christian, most
recently as a member of RiverCross Church. In addition to years as a
Sunday School teacher and CGIT leader, Stella was a Dominion Life
Member of the U.B.W.M.U., Past President of the Harambee W.M.S.,
member of the Friendly Fellowship and Chapter #14 of the
O.E.S.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John, N.B. (634-7424) with
visitation on Monday, November 26, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
& 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from the Brenan’s Chapel at 2:00
PM. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff
of Loch Lomond Villa, particularly Willow House for their care and
friendship of Stella over many years. Donations to the Loch Lomond
Villa Foundation are encouraged.
www.brenansfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Stella Gertrude Ferris Redstone 19232018..
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick